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Rick Steves' Europe

Keep On Travelin'

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2000
13 Seasons
159 Episodes
EN
Returning Series
TV-G

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Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

16 episodes2000
Season 2

Season 2

14 episodes2002
Season 3

Season 3

13 episodes2004
Season 4

Season 4

11 episodes2006
Season 5

Season 5

14 episodes2008
Season 6

Season 6

12 episodes2010
Season 7

Season 7

14 episodes2012
Season 8

Season 8

12 episodes2014
Season 9

Season 9

10 episodes2016

Season 9 of Rick Steves’ Europe features ten all-new TV shows. Join writer and host Rick Steves as he experiences the local culture, cuisine, and fun in some of Europe’s most interesting places: Italy (Siena, Assisi, and Tuscany’s wine country); England (Cotswold villages, Wells, Stonehenge, and the southern coast); Germany (Dresden, Leipzig, Hamburg, Nürnberg, and Frankfurt); and some exotic eastern adventures in Bulgaria and Romania. Whether you’re an armchair traveler eager to learn, or an active traveler dreaming up new plans, Season 9 of Rick Steves’ Europe is the next best thing to a plane ticket.

Season 10

Season 10

12 episodes2018

Twelve episodes include Portugal (Lisbon and the country’s heartland), the heart of England, Greek islands, Sicily, and Scotland (Glasgow, Highlands, and islands). This season also offers a travel skills episode on cruising, and two special episodes on Europe’s greatest festivals. In each episode, Rick explores the local culture, cuisine, and fun with local guides — all with an emphasis on inspiring and equipping American travelers to get out and experience these wonderful destinations on their own.

Season 11

Season 11

8 episodes2020

Season 11 of Rick Steves’ Europe features eight all-new episodes. Join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine, and fun along with some powerful lessons that only travel can teach. This season features the Austrian, Italian, Swiss, and French Alps (including hut-hiking around Mont Blanc) and sights that tell the story of fascism in Germany. This season also ventures beyond Europe, featuring two episodes on Egypt and one on Ethiopia. And, with the coronavirus pandemic causing all of us to reaffirm our values and priorities, we've produced a special retrospective episode called "Why We Travel."

Season 12

Season 12

12 episodes2023

Season 12 of Rick Steves' Europe features a dozen new episodes showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen through Europe's most beautiful and evocative art: climbing deep into prehistoric tombs, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome, waltzing through glittering palaces, and pondering artistic genius from Praxiteles to Picasso.

Season 13

Season 13

11 episodes2025

Stow away with Rick as we experience the local culture, history, cuisine, and fun with two episodes each in Iceland (Reykjavík with the Golden Circle, Ring Road), Poland (Kraków, Warsaw with Gdańsk), Istanbul (Turkish Delights, Capital of Emperors and Sultans), and London (A Royal Tour, Yesterday and Today); travel-thrill-packed episodes featuring highlights of Paris and Italy; and then loosen your belt for an unforgettably tasty gourmet barge cruise in Burgundy.

Episodes

Season 1

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Portugal's Heartland
E1

Portugal's Heartland

Sep 3, 200025m

Leaving Lisbon for the countryside, we eat barnacles in a salty old fishing town, march with pilgrims on the anniversary of a miracle, ponder the local Romeo and Juliet, sample university life, and rummage through the riches of Portugal's Golden Age.

Paris: Grand and Intimate
E2

Paris: Grand and Intimate

Sep 10, 200025m

After marveling at masterpieces in the Louvre and strolling the Champs-Elysees, we explore a delightful Parisian neighborhood. We meet a pipe organist, drop by a butcher shop, design our own perfume, and cruise the Seine.

South England: Dover to Land's End
E3

South England: Dover to Land's End

Sep 17, 200025m

From the white cliffs of Dover to Land's End, we ponder Roman, Norman, and Nazi invasions. After exploring Admiral Nelson's flagship, we chase wild ponies across the moors and discover an ancient stone circle. For refreshment, it's cream tea and Cornish pasties.

Heart of England and South Wales
E4

Heart of England and South Wales

Sep 24, 200025m

After King Arthur country at Glastonbury, we go back in time to prehistoric Stonehenge. We sample hard apple cider in Wells, meet an eccentric lord in the Cotswolds, and visit an evocative ruined abbey in South Wales.

Caesar's Rome
E5

Caesar's Rome

Oct 1, 200025m

Rome welcomes the new millennium spiffed up as never before. We tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon. Then, after hiking the Appian Way and exploring the catacombs, we track down the best gelato in Rome.

Germany's Black Forest and Cologne
E6

Germany's Black Forest and Cologne

Oct 8, 200025m

Rick teams up with his wife and kids to enjoy the good life, dipping into a classy mineral spa, trying our luck at a fancy casino, devouring chocolate-cherry cake, and exploring Germany's most romantic forest.

Scotland's Islands and Highlands
E7

Scotland's Islands and Highlands

Oct 15, 200025m

In Scotland, legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl with pipers and kilts around crumbling castles. After tossing a caber (log) at a Scottish clan gathering, we remember Highland massacres. We play hide-and-seek with the Loch Ness Monster, tour a whiskey distillery, and take a ferry to sacred Iona.

Surprising Bulgaria
E8

Surprising Bulgaria

Oct 22, 200025m

Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new — from chic shops in the city to donkey cars in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a local home.

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About Rick Steves' Europe

Keep On Travelin'

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside. Across 13 seasons and 159 episodes, originally airing on PBS, with status "Returning Series".

Rick Steves' Europe Cast and Characters

The cast features Rick Steves (as Self - Host). Their performances are a major reason Rick Steves' Europe has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Rick Steves' Europe

There's a reason Rick Steves' Europe keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How many episodes does Rick Steves' Europe have?

Rick Steves' Europe has 159 episodes across 13 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Rick Steves' Europe good? What's the rating?

Rick Steves' Europe holds a 8.6/10 rating based on 8 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Rick Steves' Europe?

The main cast includes Rick Steves.

Is Rick Steves' Europe available in English?

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When was Rick Steves' Europe released?

Rick Steves' Europe first aired in 2000.

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You can watch Rick Steves' Europe online for free on Bowood.TV. All 159 episodes across 13 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Rick Steves' Europe have?

Rick Steves' Europe currently has 13 seasons and a total of 159 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Rick Steves' Europe about?

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

In which language is Rick Steves' Europe originally available?

Rick Steves' Europe was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Rick Steves' Europe first released?

Rick Steves' Europe first premiered on September 3, 2000 (2000). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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